Lot 185
Frank Armah "Franokah" (Ghanian, b. 1973). "2nd World" paint on board, 2006. Signed and dated at lower left; titled at upper right. From Teshie, Accra, Ghanaian artist Frank Armah (Franokah) presents "2nd World" (February 10th, 2006), a painted vision on wood. A graceful mermaid dives into a teal expanse above a submerged, dark cityscape. Her fiery tail trails behind as three sleek dolphins descend towards the ghostly metropolis below. The title suggests a hidden reality, inviting contemplation on lost civilizations or unseen consequences. The mermaid's plunge could symbolize a descent into the subconscious, guided by the intelligent dolphins towards this enigmatic, drowned world, evoking mystery and prompting reflection on the depths beneath our perceived reality. Size: 24" W x 36" H (61 cm x 91.4 cm)
Artist's statement: "Frank Armah is my name born in Ghana, Greater Accra Region of Ghana. I became a professional Artist when i finished school at the age of 21. about 25 years ago and before 25 years i undergone Art training proccess [sic] as an apprentice under the tutorship of my father in the year 1990 when i finished elementary school.
I lost my father in the year 1996. Being the son of one of the progenitors as far as the Art is concerned in Teshie i undergone Art training for almost 10 years from 1986-1996 when my father died. I fully started from where he left off, i patched up the pieces turned and transform his Artistic prowess into something extraordinary." (source: artist's website)
Provenance: private Los Angeles, California, USA collection
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- Condition: Signed and dated at lower left; titled at upper right. Small area of chipping to lower left corner and stable natural hairline fissure to wood on verso; not visible on front. Dust to surface. Otherwise, nice condition with good pigments.
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